Introduction to the characteristics of Colombian Coffee Brand Maida Coffee producing area _ altitude of Colombian Coffee planting

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There was a lot of war here until after the 21st century. Coffee not only saved the economy here, but also saved the people here.

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When Chengdu baking contestants received this sponsored bean from Maida producing area, this new face producing area from east-central Colombia gradually came into everyone's attention. It may not be as well known as Huilan, Snow Mountain and Cauca, but with the strong investment of the Colombian government in the development of coffee cultivation in this area in recent years, Maida coffee cultivation has grown extremely rapidly, coupled with its unique geographical conditions. coffee beans from Maida have gradually become a new force in the coffee circle because of their high quality.

From east-central Colombia

Maida producing area

So why is Maida producing area strongly supported by the Colombian government?

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Meda province is still plagued by war after the 21st century, once known as the "Territory of Conflicts" (place of conflict), all because the area is the stronghold of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). If you have ever seen the hit American TV series "NARCOS", it often talks about the close relationship between drug lords and FARC organizations.

In 2016, the Colombian government finally secured the largest and longest-standing anti-government guerrilla group in Latin America, ending more than half a century of armed conflict. The Colombian government decided to use coffee beans, a national cash crop, to revive Meda's economy from the conflict and increase investment in the region's economic, technological and agricultural development. The coffee varieties used in this area are the latest pest-resistant tree species, and researchers are equipped to teach planting skills to local farmers. excellent coffee varieties and perfect scientific research system ensure the cultivation of high-quality coffee beans in Maida area.

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In addition to the promotion of the government, Maida's unique geographical environment also created the extraordinary nature of this coffee bean.

This is coffee grown on the Amazon plain!

We often say that Colombian coffee is grown in the three Andes mountains of Colombia, namely, the eastern, central and western Andes. But Maida's coffee cultivation has little to do with these three mountains. It is grown on Mount Sierra de la Macarena on the Amazon Plain, which is 40km from the nearest eastern Andes, and this protruding peak stands out on the vast Amazon Plain.

Makarena Mountain, with its highest point of 2615 meters, is located at the confluence of animal and plant growth in the Amazon Plain, the Orinoco River and the Andes. Because of its poor altitude, Makarena Mountain has different bioclimatic zones, with temperatures between 12 ℃ and 25 ℃. These unique geographical conditions are conducive to the development of biodiversity. As early as 1948, the Makarena Mountains became the first nature reserve promulgated by law in Colombian history. Now thousands of species of insects, animals and plants live here in harmony.

Coffee cultivation in Maida, Colombia is mainly about 1600 meters above sea level. The extremely abundant rainfall in the Amazon rainforest makes the plants grow extraordinarily luxuriantly, which not only makes the coffee fruit grow fuller, but also forms a natural shade planting, so that the slow coffee production here can fully absorb the nutrients of this fertile land. The temperature difference between day and night up to more than ten degrees also allows the coffee fruit to accumulate aroma and full sweetness. The coffee from Maida has a strong aroma, which is different from the fruit tone of central Colombia. It has a distinctive taste, outstanding flavor of cocoa and caramel, as well as high alcohol thickness and low acidity. This bean from the central region has the flavor of the northern region, making it unique in the Amazon plain.

Coffee is more peaceful for Maida.

A symbol of stability and beauty

Because coffee didn't just save the economy.

More importantly, it saved the people here.

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FARC chose Maida as its base not only because the vast Amazon rainforest suits the operational characteristics of its guerrilla forces, but also because the geographical environment is very suitable for them to grow coca and drugs. It took a lot of work for the Colombian government to disarm the armed forces here and put a lot of effort into getting farmers to give up coca and grow coffee instead.

Coffee beans have been replanted in this land where cocaine was originally processed, and coffee beans from Maida may also make you addicted with their strong coffee flavor. But in addition, coffee is a symbol of peace, stability and beauty for Maida, because coffee not only saves the economy here, but also saves the people here.

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